Elections

We are in full swing of elections on campus for student organizations. Tonight, at our weekly fraternity meeting, people are running for positions in our house. The following evening, we have Student Ambassador Society elections. And elections couldn't have fallen at a more busier time. I wish all the candidates best of luck in running for the positions and when they are elected, I wish them even more luck because all of them are difficult positions to hold. Though elections have fallen at a crazy time, they are still a fun process to witness. It is always exciting to have fresh, elected faces in the offices. So tonight and tomorrow night, join me in wishing best of luck to those running for office on campus.

Break is Over....

I have been incredibly lazy over break. I haven't done any of my homework and now I am feeling overwhelmed. I have an eight page paper due in two weeks, that I haven't even started, SAS Formal planning to do over the next two weeks, including making a video for it, I have auditions for the spring semester musicals in two weeks and musical theatre juries to test our progress thus far, also in two weeks. AND two weeks till finals! Everything seems to be in due in two weeks. I also find out in two weeks if I will be having surgery over winter break. Oh well, I better get to work now and get things done before Monday morning rolls around and I am behind....Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving Break! And again, feel free to post on my blog if you have any questions about Wichita State. Bye All!

Christmas Time is Here...

That famous tune from "The Charlie Brown Christmas Special" played in my brain endlessly as I cruised up and down the aisles looking for the bargains of the season at the mall. Unfortunately, there was none. Not a single good sale. But the nicest thing was to people watch. I watched all the families shopping and thought how much I love the holidays and spending time with my own family. Yesterday we put up our Christmas trees at our house and that was way more fun then shopping. It was nice to catch up with family by putting out decorations that simply take your breathe away. I love our house when it is decorated for Christmas and I especially love being home for the holidays.

Thankgiving Break

Today starts Thanksgiving Break! I am so excited! Free of classes for about three days! And I need it....tomorrow I am putting up our Christmas lights and helping my mom get things ready for Thanksgiving. This week will surely be a time for family. Also, my mom and I are taking my grandma to the doctor tomorrow for her check-up and spending time with her. It feels like yesterday when we used to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas over at my grandma's house. Man, how time flies! But I am thankful this Thanksgiving that she is still in excellent health. I am also thankful for my family and that despite the rough times in America, we still have fun and can enjoy the time that we have together.....I will talk to you all tomorrow and let you know how things are going over break. Should be a relaxing one....

Hello......this is your Cell-Phone Calling......

I found my cell-phone! I didn't blog about losing it because I'm sure it would have turned up! And it did! I am so excited because now I don't have to go out and purchase a new phone. When I lost it, I was looking into buying a new one. In this economy, cell phones start around $250. What college student has that kind of money to go and buy a new phone at that price? Not this one. So, if you have my number....call me up and catch up.......and we can plan on seeing each other over Thanksgiving Break!

One down, one to go!

Hey all.....I am sure you are all asleep, but I just got done with a huge English paper and I am super soaked that it is completed. This freshly printed, nine-page piece of pure glory is ready to be handed in tomorrow morning at 9:30a.m. Now that this paper is out of the way, only one more remains--my research paper for History of Musical Theatre which will be due on Dec. 10th. Luckily, I will have Thanksgiving Break to work on it and hopefully, finish the paper. Then, it will be smooth sailing from here on out to the end of the semester! Aight, I'm TIRED! Time to get some rest! Talk to you all tomorrow.......

WHERE AM I?

We are a little over a week from Thanksgiving and things seem to be getting hectic in every student's life here at Wichita State. This is the time of the school year when teachers assign papers and final projects right before finals, and when extra curricular activities seem to be in full swing. Today, I mailed 260 invitations to Student Ambassador Society alums for our SAS 15th Anniversary Formal. It is also the time of the year when one needs to catch up on Holiday Shopping and spending time with family and friends. By the end of the week, I find myself asking the question, "Where am I?" I get so frazzled in trying to make sure I got everything done for the day and homework is ready to be turned in for tomorrow that I lose track of where my own head is. Will one ever be truly caught up in this fast paced world we live in? I guess I will just have to wait and ask Santa that question come December. If he says no, then I will just ask for sticky notes for Christmas so I can remember everything that I need to get done.

Glee

Have you guys seen this new hit television show Glee?? I never watch television but now my Wednesday nights are clear to watch this new television phenomenon that is sweeping the nation. The one-hour series follows an optimistic high school teacher as he tries to transform the school's Glee Club and inspire a group of ragtag performers to make it to the biggest competition of them all: Nationals. It has clever writing and show-stopping musical numbers that leave the viewer speechless and wanting more. I have downloaded all the songs the cast has sung thus far and can't wait to see what they are going to pull off next. Just this last week, they had a MALE singer singing a Defying Gravity, a song clearly written for a female belter. If you get a chance, watch Glee and tune into this musical comedy television show that will leave you hooked!

Get on the PARTY BUS!!

IT'S FRIDAY!!!!!!!!

This weekend, I will get to attend the FIRST MEN's BASKETBALL GAME of the season AND I get to go on a Party Bus to the actual game. I am so excited to get on the Party Bus. Those things are so much fun and everyone always seems to have a great time. I am putting together the song list to be played on the bus right now. Usually after a WSU victory, we dance the night away on the bus! It gets crazy cause you are trying to dance while the bus is in motion and people can never stand on their own two feet. It is a true to sight to see!! I can't wait.....I will let you know how it goes on Monday! Have a good weekend everyone and stay classy!!

Philanthropy Food

As the end of the semester draws near, many Greek Houses on campus are hosting food fundraisers as part of their philanthropic commitment to helping the community. Last weekend, I attended the spaghetti feed for Phi Delta Theta and later this evening, I plan on attending Alpha Phi's Alpha Phiesta. This is an all you can eat taco feed for their charity. I love Mexican food and can not wait to pig out! SO, if you are in a Greek House at WSU, get out and support fellow houses on campus and get to eating!! It's good practice for Thanksgiving in two weeks.

Shocker Men's Basketball

This past weekend, the Shocker Men's Basketball had an opening ehixbition game in Charles Koch Arena! I was so upset that I didn't get a chance to attend the opening exhibition game but I hear that it was a great practice to the start of the season. We won 81 to 69 against the Newman University Jets. This Sunday November 15th will be the start of the season at 3:05pm when the Shockers play against Fairleigh Dickinson. I hope to see you all there in the stands supporting Shocker Men's Basketball. I am going to try and be up front with the fraternity brothers. So get out and experience the exitcitement that is SHOCKER MEN'S BASKETBALL!! GO SHOX!!

All the leaves are brown.........

Good afternoon! This weather is stunningly gorgeous! For those of you not from the area, Wichita usually has nice weather year round that is certainly appropriate to the season and today is no exception. I think this evening I will go on a run in my neighborhood and soak in all of the wonderful autumn colors. I am also finally getting out the sweaters and 'fall' apparel to wear. Autumn is just one of my favorite seasons. Also, I am enjoying delicious fall foods like chilli, soup, stuffing, green beans, and mashed potatoes. OH YES! I am eating this stuff WAY before Thanksgiving. So whether you are outside in Wichita or in my kitchen, it is sure to be a true seasonal treat!

Home Stretch

Happy November everyone!! I can't believe that it is day two of the month of Thanks! This semester has flown by and is rapidly coming to an end. This semester so far has just been absolutely nuts! Does anyone else feel this way? I hate to say this, but school has been quite the struggle for me this year....classes keep getting harder but I enjoy them greatly. Oh well........just hope I can keep on my toes, especially during the month of December....the busiest time of the year! Peace out for now!

Gordon Parks Photographs

Fellow readers.....I forgot to tell you about this last week but my English class took a field trip to the Ulrich Musuem on WSU's Campus. It was a lot of fun!! Don't you remember as a kid going on field trips, and the bus was crammed, and so loud from singing 99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall?? Well, this field trip was not quite like that.....we didn't have a bus or the tunes to sing. Instead, we had thousands of pieces of art work all in one convenient location at WSU. While at the Ulrich Musuem, our class was asked to look and study two particular photographs taken by the famous Gordon Parks. Gordon Parks was famous for his photos that represented the struggles of African-Americans dealing with the social issue of segration. Everyone agreed, after studying the two photos, that they both depicted the struggles of African-Americans during the '50s. But as more opinions were shared, the more each individual saw something different in the photographs. It made me smile to think how his photographs and all the art there could move people in such a way that it was different for everyone who viewed the art. This is what is so special about art---it moves people in such a way that is always different and left up for interpretation to the individual. Sure, historians can tell you what a piece of art work is about but I think it is ultimately important what the viewer takes away from viewing art work or any visual art....So check out the Ulrich Museum sometime on WSU's campus! The best part is that is free to WSU students! The exhibits are always changing, too!! You don't want to miss what is going on at the Ulrich Museum.....Bye for now.........